The Ladies of Croydon (TLC) evolved following the closure of the Borough of Croydon Ladies' Bowling Association (BCLBA).

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A number of bowlers got together and started to look to the future to devise a new series of ladies' bowls competitions to continue in the friendly but competitive spirit of BCLBA - and to provide a bridge between club and county competitions.

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The founding rules and format of competitions were discussed and agreed by representatives from Croydon, Old Coulsdon and Shirley Park.  The inaugural season - 2019 - was enthusiastically received and it was clear that TLC was a popular idea filling the BCLBA 'void'.  To date 16 Clubs in S London/Surrey have participated or given their support!

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Unfortunately 2020 saw no competition.  In 2021 TLC picked up where it left off and saw a lot of play.  From there it has gone from strength to strength and entries grow each year.  In 2024 TLC took over 'caretaking' of The Carol Ware Trophy and The Challenge Shield - both previously under the umbrella of the CDLL (Croydon District Ladies' League).  The former is now the TLC badged singles and the latter the TLC Triples.

 

An annual Presentation Lunch is held in September.

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Gill Long

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